Cleaner

Thurcroft Infant School, ROTHERHAM, South Yorkshire, S66 9NT

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  6 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 10 Hours per week 3:30pm - 5:30pm Monday to Friday, Term Time only Recess hours to be carried out in the school holidays as agreed by Headteacher and School Business Manager
• Contract type: Permanent
• Hourly rate: £12.65

What skills and experience we're looking for

You will be:-

• motivated and keen to be part of a strong team
• able to work flexibly and under the direction of the Site Manager / School Business Manager
• will bring a sense of enthusiasm, energy and passion for the role.

Main duties:

• To carry out designated cleaning of areas of school as specified in accordance with the School’s standards and methods of schedules.
• To ensure the school premises are in a safe/clean and tidy condition.
• To notify the Site Manager of any general maintenance issues.
• To carry out deep cleaning during recess hours which will take place during school holidays as agreed with School Business Manager.
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all.
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
• Attend training as required.
• Any other relevant duties commensurate with the post.

What the school offers its staff

We are looking to appoint a cleaner to join our enthusiastic and talented team as soon as possible.

Thurcroft Infant School is a vibrant school where children are enthusiastic and motivated to achieve endless possibilities. The children are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure that they are happy, confident and that the opportunities that are provided for them are relevant to their needs both now and in the future.

We are dedicated to providing the very best education for all our children and have high expectations for everyone in our school.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers, and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment follows Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Employment offers may be subject to checks, including:
• DBS
• Childcare disqualification
• Medical
• Online
• Prohibition from teaching
• Right to work
• References
• Suitability to work with children
Due to amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, some minor offences are now protected and should not be disclosed. For guidance, seek legal advice or visit [Nacro’s Criminal Record Support Service](https://www.nacro.org.uk).

Applying for the job

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CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Thurcroft Infant School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 7
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 242 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Thurcroft Infant School website
• Email address: school@tci.jmat.org.uk
• Phone number: 01709 542538
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thurcroft-infant-school

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